Located in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest single free-standing mountain in the world. Geographically, it is a dormant stratovolcano associated with the East African Rift system. It consists of three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. Its massive elevation allows it to host five distinct ecological zones, ranging from tropical rainforest at the base to an arctic desert at the summit. The “snows of Kilimanjaro” are a significant geographical indicator of climate change, as the glaciers have retreated significantly over the last century, impacting local water supplies.